The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, specifically sections 8505 and 8506, to update the registration and fee requirements for specialty fertilizers and soil conditioners. Key changes include the requirement for individuals to apply for registration using a prescribed form, which must include a list of each brand and product name, applicable fees, and labels for each product. The registration fees have been adjusted to $75.00 for specialty fertilizers and $50.00 for soil conditioners. Additionally, the bill clarifies that manufacturers or distributors of custom blend specialty fertilizers and soil conditioners must maintain records for inspection and comply with labeling requirements.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new fee structures for manufacturers of fertilizers and soil conditioners, including a $50.00 fee for each manufacturer, and specifies additional fees based on the tonnage of agricultural use fertilizers and composted products produced. It also outlines the responsibilities of manufacturers regarding reporting and payment of fees, particularly when multiple parties are involved in the distribution process. The collected fees will be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit into the appropriate fund. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of two other specified bills in the legislature.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.8505, 324.8506